EBay nothings moving

rose_sparky

I’ve been out of action for two months and haven’t been well enough to list anything on eBay.

However, since last week I’ve listed one item a day (ladies clothes) and now have 7 listed. It’s absolutely dead, no watchers and barely any views. Is everyone now buying from Vinted?

messia07

unfortunately ebay buyers are very selective when buying items, especially with women’s clothes for some reason.

do you check completed listings on ebay before listing your items? It could be the particular makes, colour or even sizes of your clothes are not in demand and with other eBay sellers, remain unsold.

Newbie_John

The used cloths category on ebay is full of rubbish, I've seen used items more expensive than new ones, or in very bad state.. plus delivery fee. Unless it's a known brand or it's listed for £1 then chances are slim.

soolin

I do think for clothes Vinted has the edge , but this time of year is always quiet - and even for 'cheap' second hand clothing people are quite choosy what they actually buy.

Jemma01

Yeah I listed some stuff vinted, it was much easier to list. Not sure how much protection one gets though.

Pollycat

I sell all my stuff - mainly clothes & footwear- on eBay.

During the last week I've sold 9 items of clothing.

I currently have about 100 items listed with a few of those being items of silver jewellery plus some boots which I'll unlist and put away for next Autumn.

Maybe it depends what you are selling and for how much.

ETA:

I sold 2 items of clothing and a silver item yesterday and have a bid bids on 2 clothes items bids on 3 clothes items.

I'm just getting rid of my unwanted items so am happy to get £3.00 for something that would just be taken to the charity shop.

So the changes above show that things are moving on eBay.

FTR, the items I've sold in the last week are:

Next dresses

EWM dresses

shorts playsuit

dungarees

velour top

3 x silver items

And the bids are on quality bikini tops and a quality dress.

Perhaps the OP's items are priced too high or just not the sort of things people are looking for.

Pollycat

And yet another bid … 👍🤸

OP

What are you selling and what price are you asking?

Pollycat

And yet another bid and an out-of-the-blue purchase.

eBay is definitely moving for me.

OP

What are you selling and what price are you asking?

red_boots2

Quietest week of the year for me so far too.

Momogeew

As, purely, a buyer of clothing/footwear/accessories - the one thing that stands out with sellers is they don't include the measurements of the items.

Sizing isn't universal with footwear and clothing so just stating a S, M, or L is of no help at all when judging whether the chest, hips, length will actually fit your own body.

I usually ask for those details but very often i get no replies at all - those items i won't buy because when they don't fit i don't want the faff of returning them, i used to just hope for the best but i'd just end up with numerous items that don't fit, so have wasted my hard earned money.

When listing the items, include a tape measure against it showing the details, or just write them into the wording.

Pollycat

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82016337#Comment_82016337

I include photos of the measurements of all my clothes:

pit-to-pit

nape to hem

inside leg

armpit to cuff

TBH, if the garment sizing is S/M/L I don't think it's unreasonable for the seller to list as such.

I'd expect a prospective buyer to look at the brand sizing guide as that is what I would do as a prospective buyer.

If I'm a buyer and still not sure, I ask the seller.

And mostly get good replies.

As a seller, I don't get many questions as my descriptions and photos are very detailed but I always reply when asked.

As for footwear, a lot of brands show UK/EU/US sizing so I would include all that information as well as width if that information is available.

I think it's unreasonable to expect a seller to include sizing information that's not available on the item in an attempt to fit the item to a complete stranger's body.

On the topic - I'm still selling well.

14 parcels posted this week.